1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 2011 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Kingswood | LR4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2885 mm |